Connacht produce a superb attacking performance to beat Saracens in their opening Champions Cup pool game.

Leinster launch their quest for an elusive fifth European title with an ultimately comprehensive bonus-point win over Clermont at Stade Marcel-Michelin.

Glasgow Warriors pull away to record an impressive bonus-point victory over Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup at an emotional CorpAcq Stadium.

England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto.

Scotland suffer a chastening eight-try defeat by Australia in their WXV Global Series match in Sydney.

Bristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.

Ulster run in six tries on their way to a 40-21 bonus-point win over Zebre in Parma to open their European Challenge Cup campaign.

Ospreys get off to a winning start in the 2026-27 Challenge Cup, running in seven tries against Black Lion in Georgia.

Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.

Gloucester and holders Bordeaux Begles begin this season's Champions Cup with a thrilling 36-36 draw at Kingsholm.

Edinburgh suffer their first defeat of the season as they go down to Toulon in their European Challenge Cup opener.

Dragons turn a half-time deficit around to beat Perpignan in their Challenge Cup opener at Rodney Parade.